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	U of T (Scarborough) Mathematics (regular and co-op) OUAC TXS Remove	Queen's Physical and Chemical Sciences Pathway OUAC QSP Remove	McMaster Engineering I - Discovery Track OUAC MED Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	87–90%“High 80s (regular), high 80s (co-op)”	80–87%“Low to Mid-80s”	87%“A minimum of 87% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U MCV4U	ENG4U MCV4U SCH4U SPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of SCH4U, SPH4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U Alternative Offers Alternative offer to another UTSC program; automatic consideration.	ENG4U MCV4U 1 of SCH4U or SPH4U 3 additional 4 U/M courses	English 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U Chemistry 4U Physics 4U
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Yes OUAC application deadline: January 15, 2027 Mandatory supplementary application Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	Bachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering and Management, BEng&Mgt, Bachelor of Engineering and Society, BEngSoc
First-year intakewhere published	100	—	—
What you study	Mathematics	Astronomy Biotechnology Chemistry Mathematics	Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Electronic & Electrical Engineering General or Integrated Engineering
What it is	You study pure and applied mathematics — algebra, calculus, geometry, and how to solve real problems with math. The co-op stream lets you alternate between classroom learning and paid work terms at companies or research labs, giving you practical experience alongside theory. This suits people who want to test whether they prefer pure mathematics, data work, or applied roles in industry before committing to a specialization.	This pathway lets you study the fundamental sciences — physics, chemistry, astronomy, mathematics, and biology — together rather than committing to a single discipline right away. You'll take core courses across all these fields in your first year, then gradually specialize based on your interests. The included co-op option means you'll do work terms in research labs or industry, giving you hands-on experience alongside your coursework.	Engineering I – Discovery Track lets you explore multiple engineering specializations during your first year before committing to a specific stream like chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, or software engineering. You can also choose to combine engineering with management or social studies. The co-op option means you'll alternate between classroom and paid work terms, giving you real experience in the field while studying.
The door tomajors you reach through it	mathematics	chemistry physics	engineering
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	None published by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo	Queen's University on OUInfo	McMaster University on OUInfo

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